tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post1681332750636809058..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Guest Blogger, Helen BrownSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-11765354343974329612010-09-11T17:53:30.178-04:002010-09-11T17:53:30.178-04:00I think everyone can be a cat person, they're ...I think everyone can be a cat person, they're wonderful animals.<br /><br />headlessfowl at jteers dot netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-58265641373500309932010-09-08T19:01:46.939-04:002010-09-08T19:01:46.939-04:00this book sounds like a great read...
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kmk...this book sounds like a great read...<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-16958521539711445002010-09-08T18:24:04.166-04:002010-09-08T18:24:04.166-04:00I was captivated by this emotionally beautiful sto...I was captivated by this emotionally beautiful story. Cleo deserves credit for being there. My two dogs provide me with love and devotion when I feel bereft. It is so difficult to overcome a tragedy such as this but the love of a family pet is always such a godsend. thanks. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)competitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-16052664284751867062010-09-08T18:20:08.364-04:002010-09-08T18:20:08.364-04:00What a thoughtful, and heartrending story this is....What a thoughtful, and heartrending story this is. This post reaches out to so many of us who have lost family members and been unable to accept it. Cleo is wonderful and memorable. thanks for this special post.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-4580502512426899872010-09-08T16:21:52.805-04:002010-09-08T16:21:52.805-04:00Cleo was an angel for you. Animals are wonderful, ...Cleo was an angel for you. Animals are wonderful, and they often know just what is best for us - especially when we don't know ourselves.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42148943529815824352010-09-08T13:39:36.206-04:002010-09-08T13:39:36.206-04:00I've found animals can be the best therapy. Br...I've found animals can be the best therapy. Brave of you to write this book.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51068612855274093112010-09-08T12:42:51.622-04:002010-09-08T12:42:51.622-04:00I can't imagine what a painful experience you ...I can't imagine what a painful experience you had--I'm so glad you were able to find a little healing with your writing.<br /><br />Another great review of your book! It'll go on my TBR list. Thanks for the post.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-25860694690338066762010-09-08T12:36:37.790-04:002010-09-08T12:36:37.790-04:00Just reading this short post on Helen’s tragic los...Just reading this short post on Helen’s tragic loss was enough to make me teary. I really admire her brave approach of sharing her devastation and in the process, helping people around the world. And Cleo sounds like one fantastic cat.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-16581195629172512762010-09-08T12:24:44.651-04:002010-09-08T12:24:44.651-04:00Thank you Helen, for a moving but inspirational po...Thank you Helen, for a moving but inspirational post. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Thank goodness for Cleo, truly a gift from your son to help you heal.<br /><br />Mason, thank you for another interesting, thought provoking post.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-4403949881250912082010-09-08T12:05:18.320-04:002010-09-08T12:05:18.320-04:00Hi Mason and Helen .. what a wonderful book to bri...Hi Mason and Helen .. what a wonderful book to bring together to help others - & I'm sure it does.<br /><br />I couldn't begin to imagine your loss, the feelings .. and so often our friends or family have something similar happen and we try and understand and empathise .. but we cannot. Your book would help us too - give us an idea of what we can do to help not upset more with empty words.<br /><br />Cleo is a lovely name for a cat - as is Jonah & your story line is obviously coming out .. it's so good to know Cleo helped Rob too - he must have suffered so much.<br /><br />I agree with Sia .. animal therapy is the best at times! Thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-20579768171355558052010-09-08T11:24:36.737-04:002010-09-08T11:24:36.737-04:00What a wonderful way to honor both Sam and those w...What a wonderful way to honor both Sam and those who cared. We lost my nephew, Ryan, who was like a son to me. I know what it did to my sister and her husband and daughter. Four years ago and still feeling the effects. Does the loss ever go away? I think not, but the hurt fades to a dull ache. <br /><br />I'm a firm believer in animal therapy. It does help.~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-27131886995396259312010-09-08T11:20:23.993-04:002010-09-08T11:20:23.993-04:00I've heard of this amazing book, and since we ...I've heard of this amazing book, and since we are a family of pet-lovers, it caught my interest. My heart goes out to Helen and her family.LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-29552249345400725782010-09-08T10:13:29.467-04:002010-09-08T10:13:29.467-04:00Oh gosh, what a hard hard time for this family. So...Oh gosh, what a hard hard time for this family. So glad she wrote down her story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-25162275170705348232010-09-08T09:58:31.510-04:002010-09-08T09:58:31.510-04:00Love it, thanks for sharing!
Alex
Breakfast Every...Love it, thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Alex<br /><a href="http://www.breakfasteveryhour.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Breakfast Every Hour</a>Alex Onghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338429566010013769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42602410480818061142010-09-08T09:24:31.799-04:002010-09-08T09:24:31.799-04:00What a heartwarming story! My heart goes out to yo...What a heartwarming story! My heart goes out to you, Helen, for your loss. ♥<br /><br />Cleo definitely lives up to every one of the attributes showered upon felines; the innate compassion, the ability to 'heal a family' in the same way they sense our moods and comfort us, in a way no one or nothing else can. <br /><br />I can't imagine my life without cats. For having considered yourself to 'not be a cat person,' you discovered and were given an invaluable gift from Cleo. <br /><br />They truly are amazing animals who provide us with joy, entertainment, comfort and love. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story with us. Not only is this book now added to my 'must read' list, but as Mason said, I'm also looking forward to reading about Jonah. <br /><br />Blessings, <br />~ Crystal ~<br /><br />PS. Mason, please enter me in the drawing. I believe you have my email address.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855818112935929377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-35050323763134700912010-09-08T08:50:06.522-04:002010-09-08T08:50:06.522-04:00This book is amazing. The sensitivity and opennes...This book is amazing. The sensitivity and openness with which Helen shares her experience is absolutely beautiful. And the fact that it was a little black cat who ultimately helped heal this family makes it all the more appealing.<br /><br />Don't enter me in the drawing, Mason - obviously, I've already read the book :-)Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-49422976437913535822010-09-08T07:59:55.622-04:002010-09-08T07:59:55.622-04:00Cleo looks like a heartwarming book. I can't i...Cleo looks like a heartwarming book. I can't imagine anything more devastating than what their family went through.holdenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563239351498816805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51772798129942696752010-09-08T07:44:00.665-04:002010-09-08T07:44:00.665-04:00Helen, thanks so much for stopping by today and ta...Helen, thanks so much for stopping by today and talking about CLEO and how it came to be. Best wishes on your tour.<br /><br />Nicole, Esme, Shelia and Donna, thanks for dropping by and commenting. Hope y'all have a wonderful day.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-36709156713162389512010-09-08T07:20:54.052-04:002010-09-08T07:20:54.052-04:00What a heartfelt post. My friends and I were just ...What a heartfelt post. My friends and I were just talking the other day about portal typewriters and that children have no idea what they are. <br /><br />Best wishes for your continued success and have the best coffee shop across the street.<br /><br />Donna <br />dmcdine at optonline dot netDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-63416983585715851682010-09-08T06:27:55.740-04:002010-09-08T06:27:55.740-04:00We have a cat and three kids, so this sounds intri...We have a cat and three kids, so this sounds intriguing to me. The loss of a child is something every mother fears. Thanks for having this post, she sounds delightful.Sheila Silerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284982582798743408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-31217889225925976352010-09-08T00:58:37.028-04:002010-09-08T00:58:37.028-04:00I just saw another review of this book on the web-...I just saw another review of this book on the web-Great guest post-my condolences to the author-I cannot imagine. This is a book I want to read.<br /><br />Thank you.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-66484212393715686812010-09-08T00:24:14.274-04:002010-09-08T00:24:14.274-04:00I haven't read this yet but really want too be...I haven't read this yet but really want too being an avid animal lover. Looking forward to it :)<br /><br />http://damselinadirtydress.blogspot.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.com